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Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, together with distribution partner - Station Satcom have secured an order to install NexusWave on a bulk carrier managed by Singapore-based Norse Ship Management as the ship manager looks to meet the growing demands for crew and business connectivity across its fleet. In line with Norse Ship Management’s digitalisation objectives, NexusWave provides uninterrupted remote access to business-critical applications and real-time engine-monitoring, ensuring seamless data exchange between ship and shore. Web-based applications The fully managed bonded connectivity service offers unlimited data and global coverage The fully managed bonded connectivity service offers unlimited data and global coverage, enabling the crew to experience a home-like internet on board, where web-based applications perform as smoothly as they do on land. Capt. Akshay Yadava, Managing Director, Norse Ship Management, said: "Crew welfare is our top priority, and providing a home-like internet experience onboard is increasingly vital to keeping our crews happy and motivated." Capt. Akshay Yadava adds, "With growing traffic demands on the commercial side and the need to ensure consistent, high-speed connectivity, we have selected NexusWave to upgrade our current system. We look forward to a continued successful collaboration with Station Satcom." Integrated deployment approach NexusWave’s unique network bonding technology is designed to allow applications to leverage the combined speed and capacity of all available network underlays simultaneously, rather than relying on a single network at a time. This means ship owners and managers benefit from reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity. Anshul Khanna, Director Station Satcom Private Limited, said: "We are proud to be entrusted by Norse Ship Management to deliver NexusWave across its fleet. This partnership reflects Station Satcom’s commitment to enabling smarter, safer, and more connected maritime operations. Our integrated deployment approach ensures Norse benefits from a single, robust platform tailored to its evolving digital needs." ViaSat-3 Ka-band network Justin Yi, Regional Director, Inmarsat Maritime, said, "Norse Ship Management’s decision to adopt NexusWave highlights its forward-thinking approach to digitalisation, with a clear commitment to enhancing crew welfare and operational efficiency. We extend our thanks to Station Satcom for its expert support in successfully delivering this deployment." Designed to meet the evolving needs of Inmarsat Maritime’s customers, NexusWave will be enhanced with the forthcoming integration of the next-generation ultra-high capacity ViaSat-3 Ka-band network – a move that will further boost speed and capacity.

Satcom Global Inc. has secured a new five-year GSA (General Services Administration) Contract, which permits the supply of satellite airtime and equipment to US Government departments and agencies. Contract #47QTCA24D00BA extends Satcom Global’s experience of supplying the federal, state, local, and Indigenous governments with commercial satellite communications services for over 25 years. Satcom Global Inc. is honoured to be among a select group of pre-approved suppliers offering products and services to help maintain essential and secure communications where terrestrial infrastructure does not exist. GSA Contract The GSA Contract (or Schedule), makes it quicker and easier for government departments to buy a range of services from approved suppliers such as Satcom Global Inc., with pre-established pricing and terms.  With the GSA Contract extension in place, Satcom Global can bid for and fulfill new government contracts, with customers confident in our capabilities as a transparent, vetted, and pre-approved supplier with a multitude of experience in supplying the government sector. Satellite communications Bo Feely, Vice President of Americas, said, “We are pleased to share that we have been awarded a new GSA contract, allowing us to continue providing satellite communications equipment and services to the US Government." "This new 5-year contract reflects our dedication to delivering reliable and advanced solutions, ensuring we can meet the government’s communication needs well into the future." Land-based satellite communications Equipment ranges from portable handheld satellite phones such as the Inmarsat IsatPhone2, and Iridium 9555 Satcom Global’s varied portfolio of land-based satellite communications includes both contract and prepay airtime services along with a wide range of associated hardware, many of which are military grade. Equipment ranges from portable handheld satellite phones such as the Inmarsat IsatPhone2, and Iridium 9555 to the rugged and reliable Iridium Extreme 9575. GlobalNet Satcom Global has also made it easier for customers to purchase and manage their satellite communications on an ongoing basis with the management platform GlobalNet. This online portal enables customers to purchase their own prepay vouchers and top-up their accounts in a quicker, more convenient way.

Intellian Technologies celebrates twenty years of innovation, during which it has become a global provider of multi-band, multi-orbit satellite communication user terminals. Founded by CEO Eric Sung in 2004, the company sits at the epicentre of the satcom industry. Providing the crucial technology link between satellite networks in space and customers around the world. Intellian’s antennas empower global connectivity across oceans and continents, ensuring internet accessibility worldwide. Parabolic portfolio Intellian has become synonymous with world-pioneering innovation. 15% of its annual revenue is reinvested into research and development, which has catapulted its technology advancements, consistently launching world-first products to markets including merchant shipping, cruise, yachting, energy, military, government, enterprise, and transportation. In addition to its extensive parabolic portfolio, including maritime TV antennas, Intellian is on track to deliver the most diverse range of AESA Flat Panel antennas globally in 2024. Expansion of footprint Unprecedented success both financially and innovatively was underpinned by collaborations Listed on South Korea’s KOSDAQ, the anniversary comes off the back of a highly successful 2023, which marked a historic year for Intellian. Unprecedented success both financially and innovatively was underpinned by numerous collaborations with Eutelsat OneWeb, SES, Inmarsat, and Iridium. Alongside these exciting announcements, the company also enjoyed a significant expansion in its footprint to support this growth. This included the establishment of a $32m state-of-the-art 221,500 sq ft manufacturing facility in South Korea and the inauguration of its Advanced Development Centre (ADC) in the USA, for Flat Panel innovation. As well as a new Dubai entity and larger offices in Seoul, Singapore, and Shanghai. Satellite communication antennas Speaking two decades after he founded Intellian, Eric Sung, Chief Executive Officer (CEO), said, "As a young engineer starting in this industry, I saw the opportunity to advance the world of satellite communication antennas for customers, and was unburdened by what was the industry’s status quo." He adds, "Intellian was founded to push technology and innovation, disrupting these well-established norms and I’m proud that we’ve maintained and nurtured that same spirit since." Collaboration, innovation, and success Eric Sung continues, "I would like to thank everyone who has joined us on this journey over the past 20 years and helped develop Intellian into the industry-renowned company it is today. This includes partners past and present who have helped drive collaboration, innovation, and success. And of course, every member of our team at every level of business, across the globe." He concludes, "It’s great to acknowledge this milestone, but as always our focus is on the future and paving the pathway for the next 20 years to remain at the forefront of technological innovation and development."